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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1931
Page
1
The Monticello Express published Thursdays at Monticello Iowa is the official city and county paper edited by J W Doxsee and Chas A Doxsee with second class matter status under act March 8 1879.
A special June 10 election seeks authorization for the county board to issue bonds up to 500000 to fund drainage, paving and hard surfacing of primary roads funded by a five mill tax. Proponents argue funds may be covered by primary road allotments and gas taxes, while opponents warn of county credit risk if primary funds decline or state bonds fail.
The column discusses bond ballot timing for road surfacing and the 20 percent petition rule, then shifts to social and economic reflections. It notes worker motivations, a New England factory move to the South and wage-driven consumption, honors Harvey Ingham's tribute to William G. Hammond, and remarks on cow and hog market prices amid May 1931 trends.
Visitors to Washington view bronze statues of James Harlan and Samuel J. Kirkwood, honoring Iowa’s notable 19th century leaders. Harlan, Mount Pleasant native, served as interior secretary in Johnson’s cabinet and as senator. Kirkwood, Iowa City native, led as Civil War governor, and served as senator and interior secretary under Garfield.
Drover's Journal surveys hog price history from the 1880s to 1910s noting past lows near $2.75 to $4.50 and peaks above $11.20, with traders debating future moves and packers possibly changing strategy as the June stock movement approaches.
Fort Dodge reports Judge William B. Kenyon delivering a sweeping critique of elite circles in a speech denouncing the liquor prohibition era crimes. He warns that bootlegging, political protection, and racketeering are fed by an indulgent upper class and corrupt officials.
The Des Moines Register notes that Iowa’s corn belt faces less immediate threat from large scale corporate farming than the wheat regions. Mechanization advances exist but livestock labor remains heavy, with milking machines and haying still labor intensive. while some inroads have occurred, Iowa still has more farms than in 1920, and corn farmers appear comparatively safeguarded for several years.
A stay may be a small flat button sewn beneath the outside but ton, or on the inside of the garment. It can also be a twisted tape extending underneath all the buttons on the front or around the waist.
Instruction describes posting a kitchen pad to record kind, quantity, and value of home grown garden produce for household use. It suggests weekly or monthly tracking to reveal how much food supply is derived from home cultivation.
Land transfers recorded for Monticello and surrounding areas include Blanch Smith Cariyn and husband and others to the city of Monticello, and multiple parcels in Welch's add and Ellison add. Transactions total various properties with prices and deed types documented by referees and the treasurer.
A home guidance snippet explains using a full length mirror and a bedroom closet door for storage or prep. It advises stiffening tape measures for ease of use and suggests methods to deepen gravy color by browning flour and meat for richer stock.
The district court of Jones County Iowa appoints E Reed as administrator of the estate of Maria Catherine Rickels deceased. Creditors must file claims with the clerk sworn and within time. debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Monticello Iowa May 18 1931.
Two sheriff sales announced for Monticello and Taranioke Iowa based on May 19 1931 judgments. First sale on June 27 1931 at 2 pm in Anamosa covers H B Gallagher stock including tires paints radio supplies and auto accessories. Second sale on June 25 1931 at 9 am in Taranioke covers Lot 466 Railroad addition Monticello owned by O J Rogers and Barbara Rogers.
By a May 19 1931 court judgment The Monticello State Bank seeks $3317 70 with $85 97 costs from Sara E Hilers. The attached real estate includes undivided three eighths of the John O Duer Block in Monticello Iowa described as portions of First and North Cedar Streets. The property is levied to satisfy the execution.
Notice to qualified electors of Jones County Iowa of two actions: a public auction sale of levied property on June 27 1931 at 9 am in Anamosa to satisfy an execution. and a special election on June 10 1931 to approve bonds up to 500000 for draining grading and hard surfacing with a five mill tax.
The list names precinct polling locations from Anamosa to Wyoming with venues such as city halls, school houses, and garages. Polls run 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Qualified voters in Jones County Iowa may vote in the special election set for June 10 1931. County Auditor Lavern Rockstad notes authority under regulation adopted May 27 1931.
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